Shining Imperial-pigeon vs West Peruvian Dove
Ducula chalconota comparé à Zenaida meloda
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Shining Imperial-pigeon | West Peruvian Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Ducula chalconota | Zenaida meloda |
| Ordre | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Famille | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 42,4 cm (16.7 in) | 31,6 cm (12.4 in) |
| Poids | 553,5 g (19.52 oz) | 209,5 g (7.39 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | -- | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Least Concern
West Peruvian Dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Shining Imperial-pigeon
West Peruvian Dove
Plumage
West Peruvian Dove: pale gray-brown; pale buff below; iridescent neck; white wing stripe; Peruvian Pacific coast species
About These Birds
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Shining Imperial-pigeon (Ducula chalconota), 38 cm. Richly iridescent bronze-green upperparts with a contrasting pale grey head and underparts. Found in montane forest of New Guinea from 700 to 2,200 m. Frugivore. Least Concern; common in hill and montane forest.
West Peruvian Dove
Medium dove, 27–30 cm, similar to White-winged Dove with a white wing stripe, but slightly paler and more olive-tinged. Restricted to the Pacific coast and dry valleys of Peru and Chile. Inhabits arid coastal scrub, desert edge, and agricultural areas. Granivore of seeds and cactus fruits. Least Concern.